Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) invites qualifying student to apply for Bursary Programme 2022 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2021
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) is inviting students to apply for their “ISPA Inspires” bursary programme, for the 2022 academic year.
The bursary will be awarded to students who are either currently studying, or plan to study, towards a field of study related to ICT (Information and Communications Technology).
Students who are interested in a career within the ISP (Internet Service Provider) sector should apply.
Successful recipients will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback from ISPA, then accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be 35 years old or younger (youth age group, per the National Youth Policy)
- You must be studying or intend on studying within a field of study related to ICT (Information and Communications Technology) (undergraduate studies only – funding is not available for postgraduate studies)
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (University, TVET, private FET college, or higher educational institution)
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- You must intend on following a career within the ISP (Internet Service Provider) sector
- Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
How to apply
Candidates must follow these instructions to apply:
1) Register an account here: https://ispa.org.za/inspires/user/register
2) Wait for the confirmation email which will contain your login details
3) Login here using your email address and password: https://ispa.org.za/inspires/user/login
4) Fill in the online application form
5) Upload your supporting documentation
6) Wait for feedback on your application
Please note: you may save your application and login to return to it, but make sure that you submit your application before the deadline stipulated below.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
- Education background: details about your education, including school, higher institutions, qualifications, and year/s completed
- Name of institution where you will study and proposed course
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary
- Contactable references, including: name, contact details and relation to you (employer, teacher etc)
